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<p>Niall Collins: 'Democracy should take place in public, in full view, in the full glare of the public to allow for proper transparency.' File picture: Damien Storan</p>

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Minister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors

Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins pointed out that 'all meetings' of the local council should be made available to the public

Michael Moynihan

SMichael Moynihan: McGregor factor shouldn't stop power from the ground up

<p>Mayor of Limerick John Moran at the inauguration ceremony at St Mary's Cathedral where he was vested with Chains of Office. Picture: Don Moloney</p>

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Limerick mayor references case of soldier who beat woman at inauguration

European and local elections

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Election 2024 — All MEPs elected after marathon week of counting concludes

Who is John Moran, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor?

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Who is John Moran, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor?

'The hard work starts now:' John Moran on being elected mayor and the future for Limerick

politics

'The hard work starts now:' John Moran on being elected mayor and the future for Limerick

'He's my son!' Limerick's mayoral front-runner gets ringing endorsement from his mum

'He's my son!' Limerick's mayoral front-runner gets ringing endorsement from his mum

Bridie Moran has been on the campaign trail for her son John Moran who racked up 18,308 first preferences after the first count in historic mayoral election

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

LIVE: Election 2024 — Day three count as it happened

More than 900 seats on local councils have been filled but there is still plenty of time to go in the MEP elections

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Local and European elections: Last-minute rush with stations reaching 40% turnout mark

Local and European elections: Last-minute rush with stations reaching 40% turnout mark

The elections come at a febrile time in Irish politics dominated by discussion on a housing crisis, the cost of living, and migration

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?

ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?

Three separate elections take place on Friday. Here's what you need to do in order to make your voice heard

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

IE Explains: Everything you need to know about Friday’s European, local, and Limerick mayoral elections

Irish voters will head to the polls once again on Friday, June 7

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Mick Clifford: Everything you need to know about the race to be Limerick mayor

Mick Clifford: Everything you need to know about the race to be Limerick mayor

Added confusion to the position abounds, as the vote encompasses both city and county areas of roughly equal size, which could lead to the possibility of an additional mayoral position in the region down the line

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

CC JAMES BROWNE

No system to create directly-elected mayor for Cork City and county together, Seanad told

Kinsale-based Senator Tim Lombard said the county should have one local authority which would represent around 12.5% of the country and would give it more power

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Voting poll

'Huge concerns' for safety of councillors amid 'increasingly hostile environment' ahead of local elections

Warning from local councillors' body follows a number of incidents, including threats to councillors, some involving knives, and at least one case of an assault on a councillor and her spouse

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan to run in Limerick mayoral election

Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan to run in Limerick mayoral election

The Limerick mayoral election will take place on June 7, alongside local and European elections

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Irish constitution referenda

Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7

The local and European elections will be held on Friday June 7. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the date of the votes on Thursday but refused to say when the next general election will be held.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Limerick councillor Elisa O'Donovan to stand for Social Democrats in race for first elected mayor

Limerick councillor Elisa O'Donovan to stand for Social Democrats in race for first elected mayor

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said Ms O'Donovan 'has been a fantastic councillor for Limerick City West and has worked extremely hard since she was elected in 2019'

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Limerick businesswoman Helen O'Donnell puts name forward for its first elected mayor

Limerick businesswoman Helen O'Donnell puts name forward for its first elected mayor

Ms O'Donnell pledged to 'fast-track the economic regeneration of Limerick City and County'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for Directly Elected Mayor

Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for Directly Elected Mayor

Ms Ryan has been the chief executive of Limerick Chamber since 2018

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Why has the race for Limerick mayor not begun?

Why has the race for Limerick mayor not begun?

In recent years Limerick city and county has recorded some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country. This, and other issues, need to be addressed by a directly-elected mayor chosen by the people of Limerick, writes Anne Cronin

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

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